The present research comprises three studies with the overarching aim of developing a
motivation questionnaire. The theoretical backbone of this questionnaire is the 3-factor model consisting of mastery goal, performance goal and surface goal. Undergraduate students were sampled. In study 1, participants¿ responses to a semi-structured interview were used to inform the design of items that capture the three factors. Through exploratory factor analysis, study 2 found that the items designed loaded on the three hypothesized factors. The
questionnaire was revised, discarding items that did not load well on the intended factor.
Study 3 involved replicating study 2; confirmatory factor analysis was conducted. After removing items that double-loaded, the questionnaire demonstrated good fit. Findings of this research also add to our understanding of dynamics of the 3 goals of interest. The questionnaire developed would be useful for future research, particularly in the Singapore
academic context.